Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation
Accepts applications
Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $325,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$34.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 27 | $30.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 20 | $34.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 19 | $34.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation PO Box 6327, Tulsa, OK 74101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 744-0553 |
| What to submit | Contact the financial aid office to procure a scholarship application and follow their submission procedures. Applications are submitted through the student's university financial aid office. The financial aid office typically requires the scholarship applications to be submitted to them two weeks prior to the april 1st deadline. |
| Deadlines | The deadline to submit applications is april 1st for the following academic year. |
| Restrictions | Scholarship applications are only accepted in the academic majors of music, engineering or liberal arts and only from selected universities (see below) to be eligible for scholarship consideration. The student must maintain at least a 3.5 gpa, be working to help pay for their education and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship applications are accepted from the following universities: the university of tulsa, Oklahoma state university, the university of Oklahoma, Oklahoma city university, Kansas state university, the university of Kansas, and the university of Arkansas. |
What Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1.8 million |
| Kansas | 2 | $296,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA Tulsa | Ongoing maintenance and general operating costs of the patti johnson wilson center; capital improvement grant; sponsorship for 10th annual pinnacle awards | $325,000 |
| Oklahoma City University | College scholarship | $310,408 |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra | Opening night performance of emanuel ax; 2025-2026 patti johnson wilson classics series | $250,000 |
| University of Tulsa | College scholarship | $192,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Patti johnson wilson hall maintenance and operations fy 2025; capital improvements | $172,338 |
| Kansas State University | College scholarship | $160,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | College scholarship | $140,000 |
| University of Kansas | College scholarship | $136,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet Theatre Inc | General operating fund; preserving the legacy campaign | $115,000 |
| Tulsa Opera Inc | Fund operations and artistic programming; 2024-2025 mainstage and tulsa youth opera productions | $100,000 |
| University of Arkansas | College scholarship | $100,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | College scholarship | $95,000 |
| Tulsa Botanic Gardens | Installation of a permanent sound system in the tandy floral terraces | $37,027 |
| Tulsa Youth Symphony | General programs; tuition scholarships; underwrite strategic planning fees | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Regional competition | $5,500 |
| Hyechka Club of Tulsa Inc | Patti johnson wilson collegiate piano scholarship | $3,000 |
| Tulsa Honors Orchestra | Patti johnson wilson collegiate piano scholarship | $3,000 |
| Animal Aid of Tulsa Inc | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $1,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Unrestricted use by charitable entity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Trust Company of Oklahoma
- Nancy Johnson Leake
- Kathleen L Childs
- Frederick P Koontz
- Frank X Henke III
- David A Sturdivant
- Mary Ann Meckfessel
- Holly Kidwell Ferguson
- Barbara B Glass
Questions people ask
Does Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline to submit applications is april 1st for the following academic year..
How much does Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists The Trust Company of Oklahoma (Trustee), Nancy Johnson Leake (Trustee), Kathleen L Childs (Trustee) and Frederick P Koontz (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.